Top 10 social networking sites


1.facebook


Most popular social networking site that allow users to create profiles, add friends, create groups, pages, send messages, share photos, videos, updates etc.Facebook also provides a wide variety of applications and games.

Launched in: February 2004


2.twitter

Social networking site which offers micro blogging service, users can share updates with their followers. Most highlighting factor of twitter is the presence of celebrities. You can talk directly to your favorite celebrities, if they present in twitter.users can tweet a message that contains up to 140 characters


Launched in: July 15, 2006

3.myspace

Leading social networking site which provide complete entertainment experience.Myspace connecting people to music, celebrities, TV, movies, and games.Myspace is also the home of Myspace Music.Through Myspace an artist can connect with his fans.


Launched in: August 2003

4.orkut

social networking website owned by Google.Orkut is a perfect platform for making friends and maintain relationship with people.Orkut also offers many services as sharing photos,videos etc.Orkut released their 2nd redesigned version which is more faster and customizable.

Launched in: January 22, 2004



5.linkedin
Its a business oriented social networking site.Its is very useful for professionals, job seekers and employers.The profile shows a person's professional experience and skills.The site is mainly used for professional networking.

Launched in: May 2003

6.hi5

Social network-entertainment site where users can Play games, flirt, give gifts,hang out.hi5 offers custom profiles, avatars, music, and more.

Launched in: June 21, 2003


7.bebo

bebo allows users to consume, create, discover, curate and share digital content in entirely new ways.users may add others as friends and send them messages.

Launched in: July 2005

8.friendster


friendster allows to  share online content and media with those contacts.It also offers users to share videos, photos, messages and comments.

Launched in: March 22, 2002

9.zorpia

website to share unlimited photos, post journals and make friends. Customizable look and style.
allows users to share their ideas and interests.

Launched in: December 7, 2003

10.ning

ning offers to create social network.It allows users to Design a custom social experience and build community.

Launched in: October 2005